region May 1972

Coquimbo earthquakes in May 1972

Earthquake archive for Coquimbo in May 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
28.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
15 May 1972

Coquimbo, Chile

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
10:09:37
Coordinates
-29.736, -69.658
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Coquimbo. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.6, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 10.0 to 46.1 km, averaging 28.1 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 15, 1972 to Monday, May 15, 1972 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 10.0 km
Coquimbo, Chile
15 May 1972 10:09:37 UTC
5.3 46.1 km
Coquimbo, Chile
15 May 1972 09:12:56 UTC